Sunday, 24 July 2016

Many of you know I have been doing art classes on and off for several years with Michael Winters at the Strathnairn Homestead Arts Centre on the outskirts of Canberra. Last year it was proposed that we have an art exhibition showing some of the work of Michael's former students. 30 of us rose to the challenge and Michael asked the Centre for Continuing Education at the Australian National University to organise it. His classes are the only off-campus ones run through the CCE. Others are at ANU Art School where parking is difficult and there is no bush environment.

It was decided to use the old woolshed at Strathnairn which had been somewhat restored and was up the hill behind the main building. Arrangements were made to put up several partition walls for hanging and last Sunday we all brought 5 artworks that had been made in the last 4 years in one of Michael's many semester classes. We only expected to have one or two each hung but yesterday, which was the opening, we found that all our work was up. Great!

Here is the invitation. Bronwyn King took the photo from a recent class.

We all agreed the exhibition looked great, surpassing our expectations. The next three photos were taken at the opening. Michael gave an excellent speech and was in full flight with others, including me in the mauve jumper. I was with family members David and Kara Martin from Sydney. The exhibition was very successful and very colourful, showing off our various styles and reflections of some of the famous artists we had studied. Two of my paintings are in these pictures. I think all are somewhere on this blog over the last four or so years. The huge paintings on multiple canvases put together are still on my walls at home! A few brave people brought theirs. I will take more photos when I am on duty minding the exhibition in the next three weeks.

I have an entry in this exhibition which is on every year. All entries are on a small canvas 30 x 30cm. I put one of my linocuts on the canvas. Usually I make a collage.

I am in another exhibition in the old woolshed later this month. Details later.

2016 SQUARES PEOPLE’S CHOICE EXHIBITION

The 2016 SQUARES People’s Choice Exhibition is Open for Voting Now!

The Woolshed Gallery | Strathnairn Arts GalleryVote Early Vote Often!
With so many fantastic entries – it may take more then one visit to the Gallery to choose a favourite!

2016 SQUARES PEOPLE’S CHOICE EXHIBITION ENTRIES With nearly 100 entries this year – it is a great reason to visit Strathnairn Gallery this weekend!
As always, the Cafe is open, so make a great day out and have lunch after you visit the SQUARES.The Shop at Strathnairn Arts Gallery is open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, the Juice Cafe situated within Strathnairn Arts Gallery is open Thurs 10 – 4; Fri 10 – 8; Sat 8.30 – 8; and Sun 8.30 – 4.To reserve your table please phone the Cafe direct on 0410 270 663 Walk-ins are always welcome, but bookings are highly recommended to ensure you don’t miss out!

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About Me

In my working life I was a Geography and Photography teacher as well as a teacher librarian in high schools and colleges. I am now an artist working mainly in stained glass, photography, painting and tapestry weaving. I live in the beautiful city of Canberra, the capital of Australia. I hope to share some things that I enjoy with others.